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Gigabash launches with a pricing error on PS Store. The second game in around a week to face this issue [Update]
Gigabash launched for PS4, PS5, and PC (Steam and Epic Games Store). However, it quickly became apparent that the game was listed on the PlayStation Store at an incorrect price, which the company acknowledged on Twitter. This is the second game in around a week to face this issue.
Daigo Umehara is partnering with Hit Box, the maker of popular all-button arcade controllers
Professional gamer Daigo Umehara announced that he has entered a new partnership with Hit Box, bringing together the biggest name in Japan’s professional gaming scene and the most popular name in all-button arcade controllers.
Grim Guardians: Demon Purge announced. A 2D action game starring Gal*Gun’s Kamizono sisters
Inti Creates has announced Grim Guardians: Demon Purge for PC (Steam), Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S. Grim Guardians: Demon Purge is a 2D action game starring Gal*Gun’s Kamizono sisters.
A Steam version of Heaven Burns Red is coming to Japan on August 10 [UPDATE]
Heaven Burns Red, currently available on smartphones, is an RPG with the main scenario written by Jun Maeda, known for titles such as Air and Clannad. The game is unique in the way it combines highly comedic dialogue, reminiscent of bishoujo games of the 2000s, with an emotionally stirring story.
FIMMIGRM is an AI track generator that automatically creates original songs
FIMMIGRM is a music creation service that generates songs using AI. The service uses an AI that uses machine learning to analyze the characteristics of hit songs, to create a variety of different melodies and chord progressions. The service allows for songs to be purchased for a low price without any of the hassles that normally come with rights management.
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“Let’s meet again in hell” Japanese out-of-print manga archive Manga Library Z begrudgingly shuts down, but swears to be back
After having all of its payment options disabled, Manga Library Z officially shut down on November 26, but J-Comi promises to bring it back.
Indie games
Learn Japanese by taking photos in this cozy new game (Updated)
Shashingo: Learn Japanese with Photography is a fun new language learning game that helps you learn everyday Japanese by taking photos.
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Nintendo cracks down on Switch game piracy, seeking information disclosure from Google and Reddit to identify suspects
Nintendo of America hopes to gain information from 8 tech companies to identify individuals involved in Nintendo Switch game piracy.